Mr. Maurice Oripenaye, the chairman of Ondo State‘s Ilaje Local Government Area, has expressed concern about the reported kidnapping of Mr. Owoloemi Emorioloye, a local government chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC).
In a statement released on Sunday, the council chairman claimed that two Hilux vans carrying armed men broke into Emorioloye’s office in Igbokoda, the local government headquarters, on Thursday and kidnapped him.
He claimed that after the occurrence, the APC Chieftain’s location had remained a mystery.
Oripenaye denounced the incident and urged security services to act right away to guarantee the victim’s safe release, according to the statement.
He said, “The Ilaje Local Government Council has received with profound shock and grave concern reports of the brazen abduction of Prince Emorioloye Owoloemi, a respected media and political figure in our community, widely known as Emotel and the DG of Asiwaju Media Team.
“The incident, which occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, 15th January, along the Okonga/Olodo Junction in Igbokoda, represents a flagrant violation of public safety and an assault on the peace-loving people of Ilaje.”
Citing eyewitness accounts, the statement said, “Prince Emorioloye was forcefully taken from his office by armed individuals who arrived in two Hilux vehicles.
“His current whereabouts remain unknown, and all efforts to reach him have proven futile. This act of criminality, carried out in broad daylight in a bustling commercial area, is utterly condemnable and unacceptable.”
The chairman denounced the action and cautioned against spreading false information that can increase hostilities or obstruct investigations.
“On behalf of the Ilaje Local Government, I strongly denounce this reprehensible act and extend our heartfelt solidarity to the family, friends, and associates of Prince Emorioloye Owoloemi during this distressing period.
“We also urge the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could heighten tension or hinder investigative efforts.”
The Ilaje council chairman claimed that every local government resident’s safety and security continued to be his top priority.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the abduction of the APC chieftain and said investigations had commenced.
He urged local government citizens to maintain their composure and reassured them that the command was working to guarantee sufficient safety for people and property across the state.
“Information at my disposal remains sketchy, but a full-scale investigation has commenced. However, we urge the good people of Ondo State to remain calm.
“The command has put every measure on the ground to ensure the security of lives and property in the state,” the PPRO stated.
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